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Samara, formerly known as Kuybyshev during Soviet rule, is the largest city and administrative centre of Samara Oblast in Russia.
Samara, city and administrative center, west-central Samara oblast (region), western Russia. It lies along the Volga River at the latter’s confluence with the Samara River. Founded in 1586 as a fortress protecting the Volga trade route, it soon became a major focus of trade and later was made a regional seat.
Apr 4, 2019 · Samara is one of the largest cities in Russia located in the middle reaches of the Volga River, the administrative center of Samara Oblast. It is a major economic, transport, scientific, educational, and cultural center. The population of Samara is about 1,137,000 (2022), the area - 541 sq. km.
Things to Do in Samara, Russia: See Tripadvisor's 37,955 traveler reviews and photos of Samara tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Samara. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
May 19, 2020 · Industrial Samara is the gateway to the Volga region and a bustling hive of activity, a far cry from its early days as a military outpost. From Breweries to beaches, from rockets to hideouts, read Culture Trip’s guide about what to do in Samara. 1. Samara Space Museum. Museum. Courtesy of Samara Space Museum.
Samara is a transportation and industrial hub, as well as home to one of Russia's top engineering institutions, Samara State Aerospace University, which has helped to pioneer Russia's innovative space program. Visitors can sample some of Samara's most important products: vodka, chocolate and beer.
Samara (Russian: Сама́ра suh-MAH-ruh), the sixth largest city in Russia and capital of an eponymous region, lies on the Volga River in European Russia. It is a major economic, industrial and cultural centre and has a population of over 1,164,000.
